Newspaper wins partial access to governor's records

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The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled in Washington Post Co. v. Office of the Governor that some of Governor Parris Glendening records were public records and had to be made available to the press.

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Earnhardt law reverses access to open records

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The author discusses Florida's passage of legislation to limit access to autopsy photographs following the death of racecar driver Dale Earnhardt.

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Attorney destroys madam's 'black book' despite request: some courts have taken action against parties that destroy records before review of the denial is complete

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The author discusses cases before a Maryland court in mid-2001 regarding the destruction of evidence, which was subject to a media request for access in an investigation to determine if there had been a cover-up by officials involved in a prostitution ring.

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